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BD08 VSU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,895 mi
Last recorded90,895 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VSU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 90,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 86,707 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 86,021 miles

Underside under sealed

Fail 16 Nov 2023 86,016 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive bind on n/s rear wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chassis and suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,592 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,465 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 82,074 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 78,579 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 75,904 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 65,379 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,730 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,658 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,415 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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BD08 VSU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 100,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD08 VSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD08 VSU registered?

BD08 VSU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is BD08 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 VSU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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